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Neffel Lake – Sinzenich Castle loop from Mechernich

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Euskirchen

Mechernich

Neffel Lake – Sinzenich Castle loop from Mechernich

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Neffel Lake – Sinzenich Castle loop from Mechernich

02:58

46.0km

360m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.4 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.22 km

Historic half-timbered houses in Kommern

Highlight • Historical Site

"Kommern, the largest town in the Mechernich urban area alongside Mechernich, invites you to stroll through its historic town center:
The largest closed half-timbered ensemble in the Rhineland, the castle …

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6.84 km

Weingartener Höfe

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An eye-catcher that you can see from afar

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11.2 km

View of Berg Village

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16.4 km

Shelter and Wayside Cross at Mühlenberg

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Here it can be endured.

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22.2 km

Neffelbachtal bei Embken

Nature Reserve

27.4 km

Neffelbachaue

Nature Reserve

28.1 km

Neffel Lake

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The footpath leads right on the shore of the lake and offers great views.

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29.9 km

Zülpich Castle

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In 1285 the Archbishop Friedrich III. from Saarwerden demolish a castle that the Jülich counts had illegally built and instead build the Zülpicher castle with its mighty round towers.
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36.0 km

Sinzenich Castle

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A noble von Sinzenich family can be identified between the 13th and 15th centuries. From 1374 the lords of Gertzen were castle owners. They were enfeoffed with the castle by the duke from 1380.

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42.6 km

Historic timber-framed town centre of Kommern

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Cute old town with many half-timbered houses and opportunities for a short rest. The open-air museum and the animal park right next door are also worth a visit!

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46.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

11.7 km

9.07 km

6.59 km

645 m

260 m

110 m

Surfaces

35.0 km

5.12 km

4.04 km

823 m

714 m

325 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 31 August

22°C

13°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 13, 2023,Zwischen Berg und Embken – Kapellchen Runde von Mechernich

A very nice trip...
I've already hiked a few pieces...
Nice to explore everything from the bike (Bock 😂😂)...🧭

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August 8, 2024,Antoniuskapelle Embken Runde von Sinzenich

The stretch from Juntersdorf to Füssenich led through tall grass. It is better to drive past Juntersdorf towards the lake.

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Neffel Lake – Sinzenich Castle loop from Mechernich

Historic half-timbered houses in Kommern

Weingartener Höfe

View of Berg Village

Shelter and Wayside Cross at Mühlenberg

Neffel Lake

Zülpich Castle

Sinzenich Castle

Historic timber-framed town centre of Kommern

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